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How to properly winterize your vehicle in Canada.
Mar 11th
This article showcases few practical tips on how to properly winterize your
vehicle and highlights few key areas where you need to pay attention to so you
can be ready for the Canadian winter.
This article is just a refreshment course of those of you experienced Canadians,
and a great read for those of you that are new to this wonderful country we call
“Canada”. Let’s take a quick look under your hood to see some of the key areas
you should pay attention to before the snow arrives.
1. Is your windshield fluid ready for winter? – A quick look under the hood will
reveal the level and color of your windshield fluid. Make sure it is at an
adequate level and the fluid is clear not muddy. You should purchase an extra
bottle just to carry in your trunk, make sure it can withstand the freezing
temperature.
2. When was the last time your engine coolant was changed? – Engine coolant is
extremely important in the winter, not only the coolant should be able to
withstand the freezing temperature, but it is also important not to have any
leaks or bubbles in your cooling system. A few bubbles in your coolant can cause
your vehicle’s heating system to fail, this will mean you will have no heat
coming out of your vents.
3. Do you have heavy duty windshield wipers installed? – This could be the
cheapest yet proven most useful addition you can do to your vehicle this winter.
You will thank yourself every time your windshield is splattered with mud and
snow. There is no price to pay for a good visibility in rain, snow and salt.
4. Does your car require winter tires? – Winter tires can be crucial to your
vehicle’s performance in the winter months. Snow tires are made up with softer
rubber compounds along with rough treads; they are able to offer you the best
possible traction in the winter time. If you are driving a rear wheel drive
vehicle, it is a must to have without question.
5. Will your battery last through this winter? – Having a healthy battery is
crucial in your survival through the winter. If your vehicle requires frequent
boost to start, or your vehicle has been sitting for a while. You should perform
an AVR test by your mechanic, make sure your battery is holding charge, and able
to keep it below freezing. If you have any doubt about your battery’s condition,
you should replace it before the snow arrives. After all, the price you pay for
one tow equals a brand new batter in your vehicle.
Thank you for reading this article, after you go through this winterize check
list, don’t forget to buy a snow brush to keep in your trunk afterall. Author
Rick Tao Li, to find more useful articles please visit me online at
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What can I do to improve my credit score quickly?
Mar 10th
What can I do to improve my credit score quickly?
This article looks for some of the most common approaches to improve one’s
credit score, what you should do and what you should avoid.
If your credit rating or credit score is less than ideal, you have probably
searched all over the net for advices to improve your credit in a short time.
Whether you are trying to get a mortgage to a house, or just to take a car loan
your credit can affect your life more than you can imagine. One of the best
advice I can offer you in regards to improve your credit score is to eliminate
as many small debts as possible. For example if you still have an outstanding
balance on your student loan less than $300, now it’s the time to pay it off and
get it removed from your credit bureau. If you have a small debt on your Sears
card, you should take care of that right away as well. The idea is to eliminate
as many small debts are possible that way you are consolidating your own loans
and leaving your credit report as clean as possible. At the end of the day it is
better to have one big debt showing on your credit report rather than 20 smaller
scattered loans showing. By having one big loan shows the bank you are
financially responsible enough not to take on every credit card offer that pass
you by, and you are more favorable compare to another client with many smaller
loans.
So after eliminating as much small loans as possible you have taken your first
step towards your financial recovery. On top of that you can further improve
your credit by keeping your credit card debt to below 50% balance if possible.
Banks and lenders often look at your credit card debt as one of the most
influential factors when it comes to your approval. Credit card debt is bad
because they have a very high interest rate attached to the balance as well as
credit card can be used at any time. Therefore the banks look at your credit car
as the money you have already spent, since you can do that at any time. Keeping
your credit card balance less than 50% is ideal, above that will slowly
deteriorate your credit rating if it is not looked after.
Consolidate your car loans with your line of credit if possible, this is great
for any one who owns a property and is able to take a line of credit based on
your home’s equity. With a line of credit not only the interest rate is in your
favor but you can also use the equity to pay off as many smaller debts as
possible. So next time you are trying to get approved for a car loan you should
first make sure you have solid credit standings with the banks.
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What to look for when purchasing a used Honda – Part one
Mar 6th
This article will show you few tricks and trade secrets when it comes to
purchasing a used Honda.
If you are looking to purchase a used Honda, you are making the right choice.
Not only Honda has one of the highest resale values in the market, but this
particular brand is also very reliable. Since Honda Civic is the number one
selling vehicle in Canada, there will be lots of choices when you are searching
for your next Honda. However price should not be the only deciding factor when
it comes to your purchase, remember the old saying of “you get what you pay
for”? If you are a typical consumer, the most logical route you will take is to
search on Autotrader.com, because of Auto Trader’s popularity majority of your
local inventory can be found online that way. Bear in mind the Civic will have
many different models, trims, transmission setups, km, equipment, modifications.
The list goes on and on when it comes to why the two Civics are priced out
differently. The rule of the thumb is the dealer will usually ask more for a
Civic versus a private seller, or a small independent dealer. While it is true
the smaller guys will have less overhead, but that is not the only reason why
their product is cheaper. Many smaller dealers will purchase their vehicle
through auction, or other wholesalers. Auctions usually don’t have the best
selection when it comes to the vehicle quality, because when the lease expires
on a Honda, the head office may dump all the undesirable vehicles through
auctions.
Vehicles with minor cosmetic damages abused and mechanically damaged vehicles,
even vehicles with major accident repairs. The best Honda you can possibly
purchase is straight from the dealership’s existing customer. These vehicles
will usually have a service history, and the dealers usually will keep the best
vehicles for themselves to resale, and dump the rest to the auctions. So the
cleanest, most accident free and well maintained vehicles are usually found from
the dealership’s existing customers. Haven said that, how can you tell if the
car you are buying is accident free or well maintained? Simple, now days with
the dealer disclosure laws in place, a reputable dealership is obligated to tell
you if there are any damages exceeding $3000 in repairs. Usually a simple
cosmetic repair will cost you about $1000, so $3000 is not a lot when you look
at it from the body shop’s perspective. Ask your local dealer to provide you
with a Car Proof report which will list all the insurance claims or any recorded
accident history.
Although Car Proof report is a great tool to determine if your vehicle has been
involved in a previous accident, it may not be 100% accurate all the time. There
can be repairs that was done to the vehicle and paid by customer themselves,
leaving virtually no paper trail. Another simple method to quickly check if your
vehicle has been involved in a major accident is to look for VIN etching
stickers through out the body panels. Honda been one of the earliest
manufactures to adopt this practice, all Hondas since 2001 and newer will have
the vehicle VIN number sticker to every panel. If you find a panel with missing
VIN stickers that usually indicate that particular part has been changed.
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Are you aware of your own credit score before walking to a dealershi
Mar 4th
This article looks at the importance of knowing one’s credit score before
applying for your next car loan, as well as different avenues to obtain such
score.
If the title of this article sounds shocking to you, don’t be. You will be
surprised how many people today are completely unaware of their own credit score
before committing to a car loan. Your credit score plays an important part in
obtaining your next car loan, but it is not the sole decision maker for the
banks. There are many other factors involved too when the lender looks at your
credit application such as your income to debt ratio, your employment stability
and your past payment history. But the topic of today’s discussion will be your
credit score! In today’s world of information technology to access to one’s
credit report is easier than ever. There are multiple web sites offering free
credit reporting services, there is no reason why you should be kept in the dark
before applying for a car loan.
Knowing one’s credit score will give you leverage and bargaining power, not to
mention it will help you been a victim of extortion interest rates. Don’t let
your next dealership tells you what APR rate you may qualify, bargain them for a
better loan when you know you have a good credit score. If you have a credit
score higher than 680 you will be considered as “prime rate” customers where you
will be able to access favorable interest rates. But if you have a credit score
less than 680 you are then considered to be a “sub-prime rate” customer where
you will be subjected to interest rates ranging form 8% to 29%. With the
information of your credit score you can tell your lender you should be able to
qualify for a lower rate if your credit score is only few points away from 680.
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How to minimize your monthly payment if you are taking on a bad cred
Feb 29th
This article explores some of the most commonly misunderstood concepts of bad
credit car loan, when it comes to refinancing, or interest APR it provides tips
on lowering your currently monthly payment.
Don’t feel like you are pushed against the wall if you have less than perfect
credit. You will be surprised how many Canadians today fall into that category.
A car loan’s approval and ARP or interest rate is based on your credit history,
generally speaking the better the credit bureau the lower the interest rate. I
mean after all it makes sense if the person you are lending money to have a good
chance of returning it, wouldn’t you be more comfortable taking less interest in
return just to keep him happy? And in the other extreme if you feel like your
principle is at risk, you should minimize the risk by taking on a big return,
otherwise it’s not worth your time right? Every time you are trying to take on a
car loan, try to think about it from the lender’s perspective. That will often
give you valuable insights into the world of banking and lending practices.
All of us want a lower monthly payment, and we all want to pay as little as
possible and drive as nice of a car as possible. That is just human nature! So
to get a lower monthly payment you simply buy a cheaper car with less capital
cost and that is the first way to reduce your monthly payment. But if you have
bad credit on top of that, interest rate will be your enemy so having a lower
monthly payment is almost impossible. But in relative terms, you can still lower
your payment in a few different ways. One of them is try to take on another loan
at a lower APR rate, so for example if you’re current bad credit loan is at 21%
interest rate, and you still owe $10000 on that loan. By you applying for
another loan from a different lender may result in you been approved for another
$10000 loan at 17% interest rate. That 4% difference can save you 30-40 dollars
per month, so it will only make sense if you can get the lower rate.
The second tip is to re-apply financing after one year of repayment. The bad
credit car loan system works kind like our jail, when you are on good behavior
and after a while they may give you an early release, or set paroled due to that
reason. It is very much the same in the car loan repayment and credit rebuilding
process.
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What are some mistakes that a buyer makes when shopping for a car?
Feb 28th
This article explores some of the common mistakes a car buyer makes when buying
a used car in Toronto. With helpful insights to guide you to a better car
shopping experience.
Nowadays having a car may be a necessity for some people. As much as some
cities support public transit, it is often inconvenient and time consuming.
Whether your area supports transit or not, the bottom line often is, “I need a
carâ€. Shopping for a car is not as easy as shopping for bread. Here are some
mistakes that people make when shopping for a car and making their car purchase.
Consider your monthly budget — You know how much you can afford per month on
your vehicle. If you have a budget in mind, try and stick to it. Some
dealerships will often tell you to pay $20 more per month than what you are
comfortable with. Please take note that a bump of $20 per month on a 60 month
term adds about $1200 to your vehicle. Keep in mind the flip side of this too
is that if you ask for a discount of $20 per month works on the dealership
having to discount the vehicle $1200. End of the day, try and stick to your
monthly budget and know the difference between going higher or lower than that
number and what it means.
Another mistake that people make is that they think that the only way to buy a
car is to buy a new one. Now it is nice to get things brand new, like a new
house but keep in mind that as soon as you sign the papers on a new car and
drive it home, it starts to depreciate. When you buy a new car you can expect
it to continuously depreciate in value. Most new cars, depending on the brand
will depreciate between 25% and 40% in the first 2 years. The best thing to do
is to have the first owner take that percentage hit and pay for the depreciation
and buy used! If you are worried about warranty, many used car dealers can
offer you extended warranty options to give you peace of mind on your
“previously enjoyed†vehicle.
One mistake that people make is that they don’t take into consideration the
additional costs associated with their car. Your monthly payment is not all
that will come out of your pocket for your car. You need to remember that you
have to put gas in your car to make it run. Try and get a car with good fuel
efficiency that you can calculate so you know what you are spending on fuel.
Remember that you have to get insurance. Keep in mind that some cars have more
expensive insurance rates than others so take your time when determining what
vehicle you want to buy. Lastly, be aware that your vehicle will require
maintenance. Try and stick with a car that is reliable and not an arm and a leg
for parts.
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What are some good tips for sub-prime borrowers?
Feb 25th
What are some good tips for sub-prime borrowers?
This article offers you some good tips when it comes to bad credit car loans, or
sub prime car loans.
So, your friend says that they just got a great car and that the representative
at the bank was fantastic. What you do is what your friend did right? You go
to your bank and tell them you want to get a car loan. I mean it’s simple
right? Well, in this case, it may not be that simple. You have just found out
that your credit has dropped significantly in the past 4 years since you have
been to your bank. You know you were late on some of your credit card payments
and cell phone bills but you didn’t expect this. The result, denied for loan.
You are now in the Sub-prime category. What do you do now?
Firstly, you don’t exactly know what it means. At first it actually sounds
favourable. Under prime? Maybe that means I get a rate even lower than prime?
What it means is that your credit score is under 680. This puts you into a
separate category. Being deemed as sub-prime doesn’t mean that your days of
borrowing are over or that you have to pay cash for everything. What it means
is that due to your current score, you only qualify with certain lenders and at
a higher interest rate. Don’t despair though because there are plenty of
lenders that specialize in sub-prime lending. A lot of them are actually
excited to have the opportunity to lend you money as you are in their market.
What it really comes down to is, good credit…. a lower interest. Bad
credit…. a higher interest rate. It is only natural that you can’t have it
both ways. So, what is my next step?
Check your credit report. Make sure that everything on your report is accurate.
If something has been paid off but still showing as not being paid, make sure
you have that adjusted. Contact your credit bureau with any questions or
concerns. Access your credit score. Contact the bureaus to get your report and
score. Also, there are ways to access your score though these bureaus online
for your convenience. Don’t rely on the dealer. Try and secure a loan before
you walk into the dealership. Don’t feel discouraged that your credit score
will stay this way forever. Remember that the score changes all the time. It’s
actually beneficial to you to get a loan and make regular payments as it helps
improve your credit score and will get you back into the prime rate in no time.
You may have to pay a bit more for the car and loan now but soon you will be
back in the driver’s seat and the right sub-prime dealer may help you get there.
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How to buy a used car from a dealership cheaper?
Feb 24th
This article will offer you few practical tips when it comes to a used car
purchase from a dealership.
If you are in the market for a used car, you have probably visited web portals
such as Auto Trader, Kijiji, and Craigslist. They offer a good starter point as
well as reference points where you can get a good idea of the average selling
price of a particular vehicle. If you have a particular type of vehicle in mind,
you will soon notice the big dealers usually sell them for about 20-30% higher
compare to the small dealers, and private sellers maybe offering the same
vehicle for the lowest price you can find. Now there are few reasons behind this
market phenomenon, the bigger dealers usually have nicer vehicles to offer. Most
of their inventory comes from private customers and the big dealers will have
the first pick at what is good to sell, and what is not. Buying from the big
dealers usually means you can avoid vehicles that have been branded salvage
title, or the horror stories you have heard where two cars are welded together
and been sold as a certified car. If you are not comfortable buying a car on
your own, or you lack mechanical knowledge. You should definitely consider
bringing a friend along who is more knowledgeable before you commit to buying a
vehicle. Some times you will be able to score a great deal from the private
sellers, but it is bit risky when you are not mechanical inclined. Private
sellers may offer the vehicle for less but the catch is you maybe buying some
one else’s problem without knowing. The last thing you need is a nasty surprise
to find out you need to replace the transmission soon after your purchase.
The big dealers are selling the vehicle for more because they will be held
responsible when something goes wrong. They are able to offer manufacture’s
warranty on the used cars where small dealers will offer third party coverage.
Although they may look good on the surface or the contract, these third party
warranties are extremely hard to deal with when you are looking to make a claim.
Many of the third party warranties will require you as the owner to pay for the
repairs first, and they will process your claim just like an insurance company
would. There is a good chance the repairs you just paid for may not be covered
for some stupid reason. In the ideal world you should purchase your next used
car from the bigger more reputable dealerships, but the challenge is the selling
price. To lower the selling price from the dealer, you can negotiate with the
sales person. The typical profit margin on a used car from the big dealers can
range from $2000 to $3000. Keep in mind the vehicle’s emission test, safety
standard certificate or any body shop repair bills will all affect the profit
margin.
One key concept to remember is when you are ready to make your purchase, bring a
friend who is mechanical inclined to inspect the vehicle with you. Or ask the
dealer if you can take the vehicle to your mechanic for a quick inspection
before committing on paper. If the vehicle’s mechanical condition is
satisfactory to you and your friend, you can then enter the negotiation process.
Ask your selling dealer to sell the vehicle in “as is” condition so they will
not be held responsible for any after sale repairs and headaches. This will
offer the dealership a chance to let go some legal responsibility and they will
be willing to lower the selling price for you. So remember the next time you are
looking for a used car try the big dealerships first before going to the private
sellers.
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